Definition of electroshock in English:
electroshock
adjectiveɪˈlɛktrə(ʊ)ʃɒkəˈlɛktroʊˌʃɑk
Denoting or relating to medical treatment by means of electric shocks.
Example sentencesExamples
- They used this technique successfully on dogs and in April 1938, they applied electroshock to their first human patient.
- Electroshock therapy is used for treatment of depression and manic depression.
Definition of electroshock in US English:
electroshock
adjectiveəˈlɛktroʊˌʃɑkəˈlektrōˌSHäk
attributive Relating to medical treatment by means of electric shocks.
Example sentencesExamples
- Electroshock therapy is used for treatment of depression and manic depression.
- They used this technique successfully on dogs and in April 1938, they applied electroshock to their first human patient.